Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to pay over $18,000 for environmental violations

The money from its settlement with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will help fund a fish passage on the Sheepscot River.

Maine Catholic youth raise more than $13,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

Bill Cullina gets to the root of the matter

Even if you can't see them, the roots of trees and other plants are vital to life as we know it.

Fertilizer and other gardening gifts not to pooh-pooh

People are picky about their seeds, so get them these presents instead.

Volunteers at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ herbarium help curate its collection

They mount plants the old way, glued to acid-free paper, and the new – inputting facts online, with 21st-century implications.

Mogul’s empire ignites fight over Boothbay Harbor’s coastal identity

Some residents see a visionary in Paul Coulombe, who seeks a zoning change to redevelop the working waterfront; others see a villain eroding the town's seaside charm.

Mark Pettegrow sculpture at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Final Month of Outdoor Sculpture Show by artist.

A roundup of fall food festivals in southern Maine

Your guide to where you can eat seafood, drink beer and even get your lederhosen on for a stein-holding contest.

Kennebec Water District Team takes first place in statewide competition

Waterville team members included Tony Bellavance, Ross Desjardins, Shane George and TJ Pooler.

Windjammers kick off a summer of great things to do in Boothbay

Boothbay region is blessed with an abundance of things to do.